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Flight deals from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £890. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.£496 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £496, select.
Colombo.£503 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Virgin Australia and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £503, select.
Colombo.£518 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £518, select.
Colombo.£525 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £525, select.
Colombo.£606 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £606, select.
Colombo.£619 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £619, select.
Colombo.£720 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £720, select.
Colombo.£750 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £750, select.
Colombo.£799 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £799, select.
Colombo.£807 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £807, select.
Colombo.£815 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £815, select.
Colombo.£890 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £890, select.
Colombo.£896 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £896, select.
Colombo.£909 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Qantas and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £909, select.
Colombo.£977 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Gold Coast on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £977, select.
Colombo.£1,048 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,048, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Gold Coast to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in May.
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May
from £496
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from £606
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Feb
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Alternative Gold Coast to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Gold Coast to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kelaniya

6 miles from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

8 miles from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

17 miles from central Colombo
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Bentota River

32 miles from central Colombo
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Katugastota

45 miles from central Colombo
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Gold Coast to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£496
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Gold Coast to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Gold Coast to Colombo is £496. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Gold Coast to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from £496.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Gold Coast to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Colombo is usually May.
If you're flying from Gold Coast Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 17.1 miles away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from £496.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Gold Coast Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is four hours 30 minutes behind Gold Coast, where Gold Coast Airport is located.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your OOL to Colombo flight.

  • Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Whether you're eager to explore a new place along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book plane tickets from OOL to Colombo with a stopover. To check out your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a popular stop to make.

  • Located around 12 miles from central Gold Coast, OOL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near OOL:

  • 74.82% of flights departing from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Colombo

  • £231 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Colombo flight. A return plane ticket starts from £496. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from OOL to Colombo if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

  • Landing cheap tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across the month and bag a fantastic deal.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from OOL to Colombo.

  • Find an affordable flight from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 10 miles from the centre of Colombo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel near RML if you have a late flight from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 20 miles from the centre of Colombo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CMB. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your OOL to Colombo flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are often higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Colombo in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Gold Coast Airport to Colombo plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from OOL to Colombo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Colombo, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are essential stops on your Colombo itinerary.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've seen Colombo. Around 190 miles away to the north, well-known attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • Around 150 miles north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Gold Coast to Colombo

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